Evercore ISI has upgraded Cisco Systems (CSCO) to Outperform, raising its price target to $100. The firm cites a confluence of AI momentum, a critical campus refresh cycle, and margin expansion as key drivers for sustained growth.
Bank of America has increased its price target for healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson to $227, highlighting its defensive investment profile and growth in MedTech, while downplaying the financial impact of ongoing talc litigation.
After a punishing year that saw its shares tumble over 37%, DaVita Inc. (DVA) is trading at a steep discount to its intrinsic value, according to fundamental analysis. With a P/E ratio significantly below industry peers, the dialysis giant presents a complex puzzle for long-term investors weighing regulatory headwinds against deep value.
Following the late-January market turmoil, scrutiny has intensified on the Binance ecosystem. Our analysis identifies three tokens—CAKE, ASTER, and BNB—where on-chain data and price action suggest accumulating confidence, despite ongoing sector-wide concerns.
While low-volatility stocks offer a sense of security, they aren't always a ticket to long-term growth. We examine a diversified media play that shows promise and two steady performers where the risk-reward calculus may fall short.
F5 Networks delivered a robust fourth quarter, driven by hybrid cloud and AI infrastructure demand. While management celebrated execution, analysts probed deeper into sustainability, competition, and supply chain pressures in a revealing earnings call.
A Malaysian High Court has acquitted French national Tom Felix on all drug-related charges, sparing him a potential death sentence and concluding a lengthy detention. The ruling cited insufficient evidence linking him directly to the seized narcotics.
While PACCAR's Q4 truck sales dipped year-over-year, the company surpassed revenue forecasts. Record performances from its parts and financial services divisions helped offset a softer freight market, with management pointing to emissions policies and new tariffs as ongoing challenges.
Chinese chip designer Montage Technology has priced its Hong Kong secondary listing at the top of its indicated range, raising HK$7.04 billion ($902 million) in a vote of confidence for China's semiconductor sector amid ongoing global supply chain tensions.
As the dust settles on fourth-quarter earnings, a clear divergence emerges among regional lenders. While the sector broadly met expectations, individual performances from OceanFirst Financial to Live Oak Bancshares tell a story of strategic bets, merger moves, and the ongoing battle against fintech disruption and economic uncertainty.
A review of third-quarter earnings reveals a resilient yet divided waste management industry. While companies like Casella Waste Systems saw strong stock performance, underlying results highlight the sector's ongoing struggle with regulatory costs and economic sensitivity.
Global asset manager Invesco reaffirms its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through a steady quarterly dividend and ongoing share repurchases, supported by current free cash flow. The board's latest commentary and regulatory filings aim to provide clarity on the sustainability of its payout policy as the firm navigates a challenging market environment.
Packaging giant Sealed Air (NYSE: SEE) has seen its shares climb over 17% in the last quarter, yet a deeper look reveals a complex three-year performance and a valuation that some models suggest remains discounted. Investors are weighing strong recent returns against longer-term headwinds and sector-specific risks.
Rosenblatt Securities reaffirms a Buy rating on Elastic N.V. (ESTC), citing the company's strategic positioning to capitalize on enterprise AI adoption and platform consolidation, even as it trims its price target to $110 ahead of quarterly results.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has extended an olive branch to Washington, proposing renewed negotiations under what he terms "fair and equitable" conditions, signaling a potential shift in tone while core disputes remain unresolved.
The Justice Department has removed thousands of documents from its website after a major privacy breach exposed the identities of Jeffrey Epstein's victims. The error, blamed on 'technical or human' failure, has sparked outrage among survivors and raised fresh questions about the transparency of the ongoing investigation.
Amid rising global tensions and sustained U.S. defense spending, Lockheed Martin's unique role in stitching together America's missile and space defense architecture presents a compelling investment case, analysts argue.
As the U.S. Department of Defense advances its layered 'Golden Dome' missile defense concept, aerospace and defense giant RTX Corporation emerges with a commanding portfolio of existing, scalable systems—from Patriot interceptors to advanced radars—positioning it for sustained growth amid heightened global security demands.
United Parcel Service (UPS) shares have surged nearly 20% over the past three months, closing at $110.27 and prompting a fresh wave of analysis on whether the stock represents a value opportunity or has run ahead of itself. Divergent valuation models paint conflicting pictures for investors.
A Northern California jewelry store robbery was abruptly disrupted when a civilian commandeered the suspects' idling vehicle and rammed it into the storefront, forcing the armed thieves to flee on foot, police report.
